GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YQ

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 4YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YQ, encompassing approximately 14750 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4YQ area, explore the SE1 4YQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-21.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)

SE1 4YQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.88-21.67%
Violence and sexual offences333.1922.22%
Theft from the person312.24-16.22%
Other theft222.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.49180.00%
Shoplifting90.95200.00%
Public order70.61-22.22%
Burglary70.47-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.47150.00%
Drugs40.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.27300.00%
Robbery40.27-71.43%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6012.750.00%
Theft from the person374.071750.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.512600.00%
Robbery141.830.00%
Other theft110.950.00%
Public order90.75800.00%
Burglary90.610.00%
Drugs80.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.34-86.96%
Other theft20.20-92.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6713.766600.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.540.00%
Other theft252.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences231.69666.67%
Burglary141.560.00%
Robbery90.950.00%
Public order70.610.00%
Shoplifting70.470.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Drugs50.410.00%
Vehicle crime50.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.27-91.67%
Theft from the person10.20-96.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.73-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences362.44-32.08%
Theft from the person282.44-20.00%
Other theft181.90-28.00%
Robbery121.22-14.29%
Public order110.8183.33%
Burglary90.7512.50%
Vehicle crime70.61-12.50%
Drugs60.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.7660.61%
Anti-social behaviour373.5927.59%
Theft from the person352.51-23.91%
Other theft252.378.70%
Robbery141.69133.33%
Vehicle crime80.95-46.67%
Drugs80.540.00%
Burglary80.54-11.11%
Public order60.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4611.5331.43%
Violence and sexual offences333.12-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour292.24-49.12%
Other theft231.97-14.81%
Vehicle crime151.56150.00%
Burglary91.02-35.71%
Robbery60.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-37.50%
Public order30.34-40.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5713.7642.50%
Theft from the person353.866.06%
Violence and sexual offences352.37-20.45%
Other theft272.378.00%
Burglary141.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.95100.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-14.29%
Robbery60.41-62.50%
Public order50.41-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.34-33.33%
Drugs40.27-60.00%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour402.980.00%
Theft from the person332.710.00%
Other theft252.240.00%
Burglary161.690.00%
Robbery161.080.00%
Drugs101.080.00%
Public order90.680.00%
Vehicle crime70.610.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202423
March 20243
January 202436
December 202353
November 202333
October 202335
September 202344

A total of 315 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202437
July 20242
April 202467
March 20241
January 202428
December 202335
November 202346
October 202335
September 202333

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202460
April 202432
January 202436
December 202337
November 202329
October 202357
September 202340

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
May 20242
April 202425
January 202418
December 202325
November 202323
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202315
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
April 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 20236
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4YQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 6. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 11. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Guy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1